Electrical Design Engineer

Major Energy Onshore; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design Transformers and Switchgear. Responsibilities include implementing best practices, producing electrical diagrams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has extensive design experience and is proficient in AutoCAD Electrical. Strong communication skills are essential. This role offers the chance to contribute to innovative engineering solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of electrical design experience, ideally with machinery design.
• Experience with the product CE marking process and DFMEA.
• Ability to manage a complex workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, development, and product testing.
• Produce electrical wiring diagrams and layouts.
• Provide technical support to Production and Sales.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Competency with Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical

Understanding of IEC 60204

Understanding of IEC 61439

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk Inventor

Creo

Siemens software

Job description

Overview

A skilled Electrical Design Engineer with experience of designing Transformers, Switchgear or other Power Transmission and Distribution equipment is sought by a growing engineering company in the Leicestershire area.

In this pivotal role, you'll contribute to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications. Your responsibilities will include implementing electrical best practices, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions. The successful candidate should have hands-on design experience and a solid grasp of electrical engineering principles, along with basic knowledge of mechanical design.

Principal responsibilities

• Participate in research, development, and product testing
• Review design requirements and produce design calculations and production documentation
• Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards
• Produce electrical wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical and corresponding component layouts
• Oversee the CE marking process on new designs including performing DFMEAs
• Conduct technical investigations, perform root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions
• Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget, managing a complex workload efficiently
• Identify and apply new industry-wide processes within the company

About You

The ideal candidate will have several years electrical design experience, preferably some with machinery design and ideally be qualified to degree level in electrical engineering. You will need experience of designing in accordance with IEC 60204 and IEC 61439, the product CE marking process and DFMEA. A high level of competency with Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical is required and some experience of a CAD software package such as Autodesk Inventor, Creo, Siemens would be an advantage. Good communication skills and an approachable personality are essential character traits.

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If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV